Steven P. Boulet joins Auburn Manufacturing as HR Manager

AUBURN, Maine - March 11, 2014 - PRLog -- Mechanic Falls/Auburn, ME -- Auburn Manufacturing (AMI), the industry’s leading expert in the manufacture of high performance textiles for extreme temperature protection, is pleased to announce that Steven P. Boulet has joined the company as Human Resources Manager. As HR Manager, Boulet will be responsible for developing and implementing programs for AMI’s growing workforce including recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, compliance and workplace safety.

Boulet brings 20 years of experience in manufacturing and human resources to his new position. He recently served as Director of Administration/Human Resources for WahlcoMetroflex in Lewiston where, in addition to HR responsibilities, he introduced Lean manufacturing and implemented an ISO-9000 program. Boulet also serves on a number of boards including the Manufacturing Association of Maine, where he is former Chair, and the Lewiston Development Corporation.

"We are extremely pleased to have Steve on board at AMI." says AMI President, Kathie Leonard. "His manufacturing background as well as his professional and personal ties to the area will be very helpful to us as we grow the company in the coming years."

AMI is a leader in fire- and heat-resistant materials, exporting textiles to more than 38 countries from its facilities in Mechanic Falls and Auburn. It was the first company to have all of its hot work safety fabrics third-party certified by FM Approvals to a rigorous performance standard that has become mandatory industry-wide. Their newest introduction, the patented "Ever Green" Cut'nWrap (TM) Modular Insulation Kits, utilizes computer-aided manufacturing to create modular, flexible pipe and valve insulation for significant energy savings in hospital, university, government and industrial facilities.

For more information about please contact Judy Paolini at judyp@tpda.com or (207) 871-1813.